A publication1 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights how some of the widely prevalent chronic diseases in the US are also among the costliest in US healthcare and to note, the most preventable of health conditions. Preventive healthcare can avoid incidences of illness or onset of diseases, and help detect problems before symptoms set in – thereby … Continue reading “Preventive Healthcare: A Patient Centric, Value-based Approach”

2017 is almost upon us. And with it brings the predictions and expectations of the trends that may have significant impact on the industry in the next four quarters. And, healthcare in 2017 is no different. There are many innovative and exciting technology trends on the horizon – some new and some newly maturing that promise to leave an impression … Continue reading “Digital Healthcare Technology Trends to Watch Out For In 2017”

The medical industry has been on a journey to improve efficiencies and communications. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded $120,000,000 to enroll 350,000 participants via mobile phones… Doctors Moving to Mobile Only 16% of healthcare professional currently use mobile applications with their patients, but 46% plan to do so in the next 5 years. According to Research … Continue reading “Doctors Moving To Mobile Patient Engagement”

With everyone’s eye set on the launch of the seventh iteration of the iPhone, what excites me more is Apple in Healthcare. The consistent strides that Apple is making in healthcare is noteworthy. In 2014 Apple launched HealthKit and in early 2015 it launched ResearchKit and later in 2016 it launched CareKit. Very recently it purchased patient information data gathering … Continue reading “The Rise Of Apple In Healthcare: What You Should Know”

Ok, I made the title to grab your attention. In the world of needing to use a bathroom outside at parks and construction sites, companies like United Site Services has devised a great way to make sure portable restrooms are clean and accessible. Typically some staff person at a park or at a construction site is responsible for checking on … Continue reading “Smartphone Enabled Porta Potty”